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When an offender is allowed out of prison to finish their sentence in the community. They must follow certain conditions.

Plea

A formal answer to a charge e.g guilty or not guilty.

Synonyms: Pleads

Police officer in charge

Your main contact person with the police for your case.

Synonyms: Also known as OIC or OC

Pre-sentence reports

Report prepared by a probation officer or others to help the Judge decide on a sentence.

Prosecutor

The lawyer who presents the case against the person accused of a crime.

Protection order

A protection order means an offender can be arrested if they hurt, threaten or approach you or your children. You can apply for a protection order if you're in a domestic relationship with the offender. A judge can include a protection order in a sentence

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About this website

This website was developed by the Ministry of Justice to help support victim-survivors of sexual violence through the court process and to help them make informed choices about the actions they take after they've experienced sexual violence.